The delimitation of the exclusive economic zones between Greece and Turkey

Abstract

The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is the principal international treaty that oversees the formation of maritime zones such as the continental shelf (CS) and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), as well as any difficulties that may arise during their delimitation. Maritime delimitation issues are governed by state agreements or legal proceedings before authorized international bodies. The goal of this study is to highlight the disparities in EEZ delimitation with neighboring Turkey, as well as the larger discrepancies in the Aegean. The investigation focuses on disparities in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean areas, notably between Greece and Turkey. Furthermore, an attempt is made to critically compare the conclusion of this case with the outcomes of important international court judgments, noting not only the similarities but also any disparities and complications.